Militate
['mɪlɪteɪt] or ['mɪlɪtet]
解释:
(verb.) have force or influence; bring about an effect or change; 'Politeness militated against this opinion being expressed'.
埃尔伯特编辑--From WordNet
解释:
(v. i.) To make war; to fight; to contend; -- usually followed by against and with.
整理:薇尔玛